Tuesday 3 June 2014

Technology is always a trade-off

Postman (1998), describes that technology giveth and technology taketh away. This means that for every advantage a new technology offers, there is always a corresponding disadvantage. The disadvantage may exceed in importance the advantage, or the advantage may well be worth the cost. Now, this may seem to be a rather obvious idea, but you would be surprised at how many people believe that new technologies are unmixed blessings.”My example: Technology is always a trade-off
Every one of us uses different ICT tools to communicate and socialize with others. One of the most common tools we use is a “Smart phone & an iPAd.” A while ago, I had dinner with my friends in a restaurant. Every one of us seems busy texting, typing, chatting and playing games with smart phone or iPad. We seldom talk to each other. The only topic or question came across between my friend and I was, “hey, do you know the answer for this game? Which levels are you at now?”
After awhile, we end up playing game with smart phone on the dinner table individually. We seldom talk much with each other. I felt bad when I recall back my experience like this.
Yes, it is true that now is a 21st century technology modern world, we need to catch up in order to keep us updated with all the high-technology stuff in our environment. But, sorry to say that, the more high-tech person you are, the lesser interaction with friends and families.
Anyways, I believe interacting face-to-face with people is the most essential part that you and me should have. No matter how updated you are in ICT world, we still need interaction with people around us especially our family.
 Reference:
Postman,N. (1998). Five things w need to know about technological change. Retrieved from
http://usqstudydesk.usq.edu.au/m2/pluginfile.php/202983/mod_resource/content/0/postman.pdf

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